symperasma

Etymology

From Ancient Greek συμπέρασμα (sumpérasma, “conclusion, end”), from συμπεραίνω (sumperaínō, “to bring to an end, conclude”), from συν- (sun-, “together”) + πέρας (péras, “end, limit”).

symperasma means A conclusion that includes a brief summary of the foregoing arguments; a concluding summary. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.

Why this word is great

SYMPERASMA — [Noun] The formal conclusion of a syllogism or structured argument, encapsulating the final deduction that necessarily follows from the established premises. From the Ancient Greek συμπέρασμα (sumpérasma, "conclusion, end"), from συμπεραίνω (sumperaínō, "to bring to an end, conclude"), from συν- (sun-, "together") + πέρας (péras, "end, limit"). Unlike a summary, which recapitulates without force, or an epilogue, which reflects without necessity, a symperasma is the unyielding click of a lock as the final tumbler falls into place. It is the Q.E.D. inscribed at the bottom of a geometric proof, the judge's gavel after the evidence is presented, and the last stitch pulled taut to close a wound—the quiet, definitive dominion of reason over noise.

noun

A conclusion that includes a brief summary of the foregoing arguments; a concluding summary.